Sitting on the roof of the facility is parking. A curb cut at the street leads to the ramp that leads to the roof. One cannot miss it as the concrete is colored a bright green. Without cars the parking lot resembles an American football field. While this may seem like a shallow gesture, it's one of the approaches that coincides with the client's role as a positive force in society. A dark surface would bottle up heat and release it at night, and uncolored concrete would be a drab addition to the neighborhood. Hence a playful color that reduces heat and makes for a pleasing neighbor that just happens to provide parking.

Maag Recycling in Winterthur, Switzerland by Open Operating System

2005.11.28